Summer is here and that means lots of summer barbecues, but it can be hard to navigate these gatherings to find healthy foods. If you’re not familiar with the Whole30 program, I definitely suggest checking it out here. It’s a free program I have done at least 4 times (I usually modify it for low…
Grain Free Trail Mix (Paleo and Low Carb)
Today I’m sharing a paleo and low carb trail mix that makes a great portable snack. With the warmer weather it’s a great time to go hiking or spend some time outside. Recently, I took a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and whenever I travel I like to take healthy snacks…
Creamy Bacon Vinaigrette (Low Carb and Dairy Free Option)
Having an easy, homemade salad dressing makes a great real food kitchen staple. Before I changed my diet the only salad dressing I would use was ranch. Typically ranch dressing in a bottle from the store (and when you make it yourself at home from the packet) contains a lot of non-real food/inflammatory ingredients. So I…
Goji Berry and Cream Popsicles (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
How’s the weather in your area? It’s really starting to heat up here in South Carolina, so it’s nice to have a cold treat to enjoy on those hot Spring (or what feels like Summer already) days. You’ve probably heard of goji berries before…they were one of those superfood buzz words awhile back. But it’s…
Pesto Burgers (Paleo, Low Carb, and Low FODMAP)
I have lettuce wrapped burgers pretty often since they make such an easy dinner. And although I’m a creature of habit and could eat the same thing for dinner over and over again, I do eventually get bored with the same ole thing. Pesto is usually reserved for zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash, but the other…
Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette (Paleo and Low Carb)
One of my favorite things to do in the kitchen is to make my own salad dressing. It’s so easy to throw the ingredients in a mason jar and shake it all together. Make the salad dressing fresh like that makes it easy to experiment with different flavors. I use this Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette for…
Tuna Melt Bites (Primal and Low Carb)
When I first changed my diet I quickly found my love for cooking and I usually don’t mind cooking most of my meals. Every once in awhile life gets too hectic and I love easy meals that are ready in minutes. These Tuna Melt Bites are just the thing! I quickly prepared some tuna salad…
Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Compound Butter
I’ve been keeping my meals super simple because it’s summertime and the delicious vegetables and pastured meat this time of year are just so good on their own. Last week I wanted to add a little excitement to my usual butter (or ghee) topped meat and veggies by adding some flavoring. I found some sun-dried…
Easy Homemade Ketchup (Paleo, Whole30, No Sweetener Added)
Easy Homemade Paleo Ketchup Recipe Summertime usually means lots of burgers on the grill. When you are eating a bun-less burger it’s important to have lots of flavoring and usually that’s through the use of condiments. Store bought ketchup is full of sugar and when going low carb the first reaction is to reach for…
Cheesy Grain Free Garlic Bread
Did you know cauliflower is supposed to be a trendy food in 2014? Well that’s totally fine with me because I love cauliflower. It’s an awesome veggie that makes eating paleo and low carb easy. Cauliflower is so versatile! You can use it as a substitute for rice, potatoes, or even pizza. My latest adventure…
Grain Free Taco Shells (Naturally Low Carb)
I normally eat my tacos in lettuce wraps or just over a bed of lettuce. It works just great and satisfies my taco cravings, but I know sometimes it’s great to have a crunchy shell that you can easily pick up with your hands…just like regular grain filled shells. These cheesy taco shells are a…
How to Make Coconut Flour
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make coconut flour? The other day I showed you how easy it is to make homemade coconut milk (check it out here if you missed it) without any guar gum or other added preservatives. After making the coconut milk, the coconut pulp is leftover and can be…
How To Make Coconut Milk
Today we are learning how to make coconut milk. Canned coconut milk is definitely convenient, but unfortunately canned coconut milk often contains guar gum in order to help thicken the milk. Guar gum can be hard to digest for some people since it is derived from legumes. Since I’m trying to heal my digestion it’s…
The Dangers of H. Pylori and How I Got Rid of It
Last year I was suffering from unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and digestive distressed. I ended up working with a holistic nutritionalist to figure out what was wrong with me. One of the tests I took revealed that I had H. Pylori. I had H. Pylori in the past and went through an antibiotic treatment to…
Why Eat Bone Broth?
I use bone broth in a lot of my recipes and I often get questions about what’s so great about bone broth. Bone broth has exploded in popularity in the real food world over the last few years as more people learn the value of bone broth. It’s a key component in many modern recipes,…
Grain Free Instant “Brown Sugar” N’oatmeal
Looking for a grain free instant oatmeal? My recipe for Instant Cinnamon “Oatmeal” is one of the most popular recipes on my site and for good reason…..it’s delicious! I ended up coming up with some other flavor combinations: 1) Raspberries and Cream “Oatmeal” which is in my ebook, Awaken (check it out here) and the recipe…
30+ of The BEST Grain Free Pizza Recipes
Everywhere I look on social media lately people are talking about pizza. It must be that time of year when people are craving pizza or are looking for a little excitement out of the diet changes they made at the start of the new year. I wanted to put together a resources of the BEST…
How To Make Toasted Coconut Butter (Video)
On my post for Chocolate and Toasted Coconut Swirl Cups I’ve received several comments from people that tried making Toasted Coconut Butter and it did not work from them. People were reporting that it ended up as shredded coconut instead of coconut butter. I normally make toasted coconut butter in my Vitamix so I decided…
How to Make Brussels Sprout Chips
I was so excited when I received a dehydrator for Christmas. I couldn’t wait to dive in and start using it! I ended up having brussels sprouts in my weekly vegetable CSA and wasn’t sure what to do with them since I’m not really a fan of brussels sprouts. After looking around YouTube for inspiration,…
25+ Clean Eating Recipes and Resources
The new year brings the desire to go back to clean eating. Often times that is accomplished with a reduction of carbs, a Whole30, or 21 Day Sugar Detox. In order to help with all of those trying to eat clean after the holidays I have put together a list of 25+ clean eating recipes and resources. These…
5 Tips for Reaching Your Health Goals and My New Years Resolutions
My New Years Resolutions usually include losing weight and while I wouldn’t mind losing a few pounds my goals for 2014 are more focused on specific health issues. Why choosing Andarine? Andarine works by binding to androgen receptors, selectively choosing muscle and bone, instead of attacking sex organs like anabolic steroids will. Andarine can be…
Top 10 Healthy Recipes of 2013
Below is a list of the top ten blog posts from last year. It’s been a great year, I finished a Whole30, released two eBooks (Awaken and Squeaky Clean Paleo), made delicious recipes, and grew as a Facebook community. I look forward to making great strides in my health journey in 2014 and I really hope…
Grain Free Mozzarella Sticks
With New Years and the end of football season parties it’s always nice to have a few healthy options available to munch on. I had been wanting to make my own Mozzerella Sticks for awhile, but I hadn’t gotten around to it since I usually like to stay away from dairy so I don’t have…
Five Ingredient Friday: Paleo Dairy Free Yogurt
This is my new favorite breakfast at the moment. I am in the process of healing my gut and part of that includes getting in lots of good probiotics. I’ve been meaning to try making dairy free yogurt for awhile, but was always afraid it would taste weird. I can’t believe I waited so long…
Five Ingredient Friday: Brown “Sugar”
The holidays usually means lots of baking and recipes that call for brown sugar. I like to make my own Homemade Brown “Sugar” with some sweetener and a little bit of blackstrap molasses. It’s so easy to make and is ready in under 5 minutes. It gives the same brown sugar flavor without all of…
Five Ingredient Friday: Slow Cooker Ghee (aka Clarified Butter)
I’ve had a dairy sensitivity for years and even though changing my diet has helped improve my symptoms I still like to limit my dairy. With ghee, the butter is being clarified and the milk solids are removed, making it easier to digest (lactose and casein free). I try and have lots of ghee on…
Cajun Seasoning
I love to make my own homemade seasoning mixes. I store them in airtight containers and use them whenever I want to add a little spice to my meals. Store bought spice mixes often contain additives, preservatives, MSG, and/or sugar. Making your own is easy to do and you can feel good about the ingredients…
Rosemary and Sea Salt Crackers
With the holidays coming up there will be a lot of parties and it’s always nice to be able to have substitutes for standard party food. Once staple at almost every holiday part is crackers. Either for dips or to go with cheese, crackers usually make an appearance. This year I will be bringing these…
Five Ingredient Friday: Cinnamon Toasted Coconut Cereal
This week I have a special treat for you…..Cinnamon Toasted Coconut Cereal. It’s an easy, five ingredient coconut dish that you can enjoy with some dairy free milk in the morning as a breakfast. It is definitely one of my new favorite breakfast recipes. Definitely a must try! I have to admit, the cereal didn’t…
Cheesy Rosemary Focaccia Bread A Guest Post from Mindful Mama
Over the next few months I will be busy working on my next eCookbook, which is scheduled to be out in December 2013. While I’m focused on the new cookbook I didn’t want to leaving you without your fix of low carb and paleo recipes, so I reached out to some of my favorite bloggers…
GIVEAWAY: 3-Pack Primal Pit Paste Natural Deodorant–$29 Value
After changing to a Paleo diet and getting rid of the inflammatory and potentially toxic ingredients from my diet, I began reading a lot about personal care products and how they play a huge role in your health. Skin absorbs everything you put on it, so it is just as important for me to be aware of what…
Homemade Fajita Seasoning
I’ve talked before about how store bought seasoning packets usually have added MSG, preservatives and SUGAR, which is totally unnecessary. So I’ve created a homemade fajita seasoning recipe. Check out the ingredients in a store bought fajita mix: Now I know sometimes convenience foods are well…convenient, but it is so easy to make your own…
October Giveaway: Spiral Vegetable Slicer
___________________________ And the winner is….. #6295: Linda K. Not the winner? Pick up your spiral vegetable slicer here (while it’s on sale) ___________________________________ Who’s ready for the October GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great prize that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I use my Spiral Vegetable Slicer all…
Toasted Coconut Pancakes
So I told you last week that I was obsessed with the Toasted Coconut Butter I made, so naturally I had to make another recipe featuring my new favorite “nut” butter. I’ve been known to eat regular coconut butter by the spoonful, but it’s not my favorite. I prefer something a little sweeter since I…
Kick the Weight with Keto Update and Coconut Oil Candies (aka Fat Bombs)
Fat Bombs (Coconut Oil Candies) If you missed by book review of Kick the Weight with Keto: How to Lose Weight and Feel Great on a Paleo-Ketogenic Diet then you should definitely check it out. After reading the ebook, I decided to give it a try. I have struggled in the last six months or…
Five Ingredient Friday: Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Today I’m sharing with you how to make Zucchini Noodles (or any kind of vegetable noodle). It isn’t a recipe per say, but it’s a very valuable technique to have if you are on a low carb and/or paleo diet. This technique works great with other vegetables also, so be sure to check out my…
Mixed Berry Smoothie
I often get asked about what I put in my smoothies and today I’m going to share my favorite smoothie recipe with you. I use frozen mixed berries because it helps me get the much needed boost in Vitamin C (which helps with Adrenal Fatigue) and I don’t have to worry about adding ice to…
Toasted Coconut Butter Cups
Coconut butter is one of my favorite things and I love to eat it by the spoonful. Ever since I made Coconut Chips, I have been obsessed with toasted coconut. These Toasted Coconut Butter Cups are a great way to combine my love of coconut butter and toasted coconut. It is really easy to make…
Savory Zucchini Bread
Today’s post is a guest post over at Empowered Sustenance. Because my diet doesn’t include grains I often get asked if I miss regular bread. For me eating grain-free is helping to heal my digestive issues and for that alone it would be totally worth it to miss out on bread. The good news about…
September Giveaway
Who’s ready for a the September GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share some a great prize that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally thank you for your support. The low carb paleo lifestyle is very important to me and I love being able…
Glazed Blueberry Biscuits
So I have to admit back five or six years ago I never cooked and relied on going to fast food establishments for every meal of the day. It was convenient, but putting on so much weight from eating so poorly left me feeling miserable. Often times people complain about eating real food because it’s…
Onion Dip
Happy Labor Day! I hope you are able to enjoy some time off and relax a little bit. After I made some Slow Cooker Onions I wanted to come up with different recipes that could feature those onions. I figured since football season is getting started I should create a dip to have during football…
Frozen Coconut Lemonade
Over the weekend we had glimmers of Fall like whether here that made me ready to break out the pumpkin recipes. Unfortunately that feeling quickly left when the AC was out at work this week and I was quickly reminded that summer is far from over here in S.C. So this weekend I will be…
Slow Cooker Onions
To be honest I have never really liked onions. Sure I’d eat them if they were chopped up really fine and thrown in a dish, but I never really made onions to eat along side my meals. I was also pretty disappointed when my CSA was filled with onions every week. What was I going…
Salad in a Jar with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing
Between working full time and putting up recipes on the blog/Facebook life is definitely busy. I’m always looking for ways to prepare meals ahead of time so I don’t have to worry about my meals during the week. One of my go-to lunches is Salad in a Jar. It’s so easy to throw together! I…
Powdered Chocolate Donut Holes (Low Carb)
Most of the time my breakfasts consist of meat and veggies, but every once in awhile I like something a little different. These Powdered Chocolate Donut Holes really hit the spot! I wanted to make them using coconut flour because lately I have been going overboard with the nuts (almond flour, almond butter, macadamia nuts,…
Buffalo Wing “Hummus”
It’s always great to have different dips around for all of the summer BBQs. Instead of serving the dips with chips, sliced veggies or even homemade grain-free crackers, make a great option. All of the crunch and none of the guilt! This version of “hummus” uses cauliflower instead of chickpeas. The cauliflower creates a smooth…
Sparkling Watermelon Cooler
The other week I went to pick up my weekly CSA vegetables, when they handed me a watermelon and said “Congrats it’s your lucky day…a free watermelon!” My first thought was that I couldn’t even remember the last time I had eaten watermelon. I have stayed away from it for years because of the higher…
Bread and Butter Pickles
I like experimenting in the kitchen to make low carb and paleo dishes, so when I had a request for low carb Bread and Butter Pickles I was happy to give it a try. I have to be honest though, even before my low carb days I don’t think I have ever actually tried Bread…
Onion and Bacon Jam
Onions have been a big part of my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box so far this year. At first I was a little disappointed because I hardly ever used onions in my cooking because I never really liked the taste. One good thing about a CSA is that it forces me to go out of…
Blueberry Muffin in a Minute (Low Carb and Paleo Friendly)
When I first posted my recipe for a Chocolate Muffin in a Minute I received requests for different varieties. People love to throw together these quick muffins as an easy breakfast. This time, I’ve made a Blueberry Muffin in a Minute for all you blueberry lovers. I’ve mentioned before how I’ve never been a fan…
Battle Bacon: What’s the Best Way to Cook Bacon?
One thing is for sure, people following a low carb or Paleo diet LOVE bacon. I recently found a great source of fresh pastured bacon from a local farm and it got me thinking about what is the best way to cook bacon. Of course pan frying the bacon is a classic method, but recently…
Paleo Fried Green Tomatoes (Low Carb)
As soon as I saw the the green tomatoes in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box, I just knew I needed to make fried green tomatoes. I have to admit that it has been weird seeing tomatoes in the house after going off and on with avoiding nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant potatoes, etc.) to see…
Paleo Blueberry Barbeque Sauce
Blueberries are in season here in South Carolina so I’ve been making a lot of recipes with the blueberries from my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box. Every week I like to post a picture of my CSA box on the Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time Facebook page and asked, “What’s the first thing…
July Giveaway
The WINNER is Entry #7883: Lisa S. (Pinned Coconut Muffins on Pinterest). Congrats! Please email me with your address to claim your prize. Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share some great prizes that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally…
Carrot Cake Breakfast Muffins (Primal and Low Carb)
For the last few weeks carrots have been in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box and mostly I’ve just been roasting them or making Carrot Whip with half roasted carrots and half steamed cauliflower all whipped together using my immersion blender. This week I needed a breakfast recipe that I could take with me on…
Blueberry Coffee Cake (Primal and Paleo Friendly)
It’s blueberry season here in South Carolina and I was excited to see blueberries in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box this week. I was looking for a good recipe that I could eat for breakfast so I decided to make a coffee cake, which was the perfect vehicle for my fresh blueberries. Don’t worry,…
What I Made With My CSA Veggies: Week 3
Last week was Week 3 of participating in a Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA. A CSA allows a group of people to buy a share of the farms expenses and in return you get a weekly, in my case, box of the farm’s harvest. A CSA is the best way to get a variety of…
Homemade Basil Marinara Sauce
When I first saw that basil was in my CSA box this week my first thought was pesto. I had just made Arugula Pesto and still had some leftover so I needed to make something different. The smell of the basil was so fragrant and powerful! It reminded me of a big bowl of spaghetti. …
Marinated Golden Beets and Why Beets are Good Carbs
Ok, so apparently I’m not a beet expert. I had high hopes of making Red Velvet Brownies using the beets that were in my CSA box this week. Those ruby red beets were going to give my brownies the red color they famously have. So to prepare the beets, I needed to roast them first….
Coconut Chips Two Ways and Why You Should Add Coconut to Your Diet
I’m always on the go, so in order to be prepared I always have snacks with me in case I can’t get somewhere to have a decent real food meal. One of my favorite snacks is Coconut Chips! Now I know there are a lot of coconut haters out there and believe me I totally…
What I Made With My CSA Veggies: Week 1
So last week was my first time participating in a Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA. A CSA allows a group of people to buy a share of the farms expenses and in return you get a weekly, in my case, box of the farm’s harvest. A CSA is the best way to get a variety…
Arugula Pesto and Why You Should Eat More Arugula
Last week in my CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box I had a mysterious bag of lettuce. I wasn’t exactly sure what it was so I grabbed a leaf and began to chew. Whoa!! It was peppery! After many hours of watching the Food Network I knew that peppery lettuce had to be Arugula. The only…
May Favorites
Can you believe May is over? This year is really flying by so quickly. I wanted to share with you some of my favorites recipes and articles from May. What I loved in May: I really want to give this Grain-Free Butternut Flatbread a try. It seems so versatile! Do you know the health benefits…
Grain Free Instant Cinnamon “Oatmeal” (Low Carb)
Grain Free Instant Cinnamon “Oatmeal” Recipe In the mornings I’m always dragging myself out of bed late so I don’t have much time to eat breakfast before I leave the house. I usually pack up a breakfast skillet or leftovers from the night before and enjoy that for breakfast at work. Lately I’ve noticed a…
Homemade Taco Sauce (Low Carb and Paleo)
You’ve already seen how easy it is to make Homemade Taco Seasoning that is low carb and paleo, but have you ever looked at the ingredients of store bought taco sauce? It is full of ingredients that are far from real food and add unnecessary carbs to the mix. My fiance loves to use…
Homemade Taco Seasoning (Low Carb and Paleo)
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe As you can see from the ingredients listed above, store bought taco seasoning contains ingredients that are far from real food and add unnecessary carbs to the mix. The good news is that Homemade Taco Seasoning is so easy to make and can be made in advanced and stored for later…
Zucchini Lasagna (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
I’ve been lactose intolerant for about 10 years now and most of the time I don’t really feel like I’m missing out on anything because I can’t eat cheese, cream, etc. But every once in awhile I get the urge to to revamp dishes that contain dairy into dairy free versions. I made dairy free…
Basil and Garlic Drop Biscuits (Low Carb and Dairy Free)
Every once in awhile I like to have a biscuit with dinner and I love to whip up these drop biscuits. They are so easy to throw together and you can flavor them with whatever spices you enjoy. It is also easy to make a sweet biscuit which is perfect for breakfast or dessert. The…
Primal Life Kit Sale (Low Carb & Paleo eBooks and Product Discounts)
When I first started my low carb journey I had two rules 1) NEVER starve myself and 2) Eat good food! I wasn’t going to live off lettuce and dry chicken breast to try and lose weight. I wanted to enjoy the food I was eating and I never wanted to feel like I was…
March Favorites
Can you believe March is over? This year is really flying by so quickly. I wanted to start April with a list of some of things I loved or thought were interesting in March. What I loved in March: This Savory Fat Bomb recipe from DJ Foodie via The Homemade Mommy. I also loved this…
10,000 Facebook Fans Giveaway
Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? In honor of the Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time Facebook Page reaching over 10,000 fans I wanted to share some great prizes that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally thank you for your support. The…
St. Patrick’s Day Recipe Round Up
Over the last few weeks I’ve posted a few recipes to help make your St. Patrick’s Day festive, but I wanted to add a few more recipes to your collection. I’ve compiled a list of delicious recipes from around the low carb/paleo blog world to help inspire your St. Patrick’s Day. For breakfast start your…
Strawberry Nut Bars
The recipe today is Strawberry Nut Bars, which are great for breakfast. I’ve mentioned before that I usually like to throw some homemade sausage and some veggies in a pan a cook up an easy breakfast. That kind of breakfast is fast and doesn’t require a lot of prep. But every once in awhile, I…
February Favorites
Can you believe February is over? This year is really flying by so quickly. I wanted to end the month by putting together a list of things that I loved in February. Of course, what I loved most about February was that my ebook “Awaken: 30+ Egg Free and Grain Free Breakfasts” came out. I…
Immersion Stick Blender Giveaway
Congrats to Rebecca P for winning the Immersion Stick Blender Giveaway!!! Who’s ready for a GIVEAWAY??? I wanted to share a great price that will hopefully help you on your low carb or paleo journey. I’m doing this giveaway in order to personally thank you for your support. The low carb paleo lifestyle is very…
Awaken: 30+ Egg Free and Grain Free Breakfasts Ebook
I can’t believe it’s finally here! I have been working hard for months developing/testing recipes, taking photos, and editing the book and it’s finally ready for all of you. So why did I write an egg free ebook? My main reason for going egg free was that I don’t tolerate eggs very well, especially when…
Lamb Burgers (Low Carb and Paleo)
Back when I was doing my Whole30, I decided to try lamb for the first time. I had read that ground lamb was good for beginners that aren’t used to the flavor of lamb. I ended up making Lamb Burgers and I was pleasantly surprised that the burgers were full of flavor, moist, and…
Fried "Rice" (Low Carb and Paleo)
I’ve really been in the mood for Fried Rice lately, but since Chinese take-out is off limits I needed to use my favorite rice substitute. Cauli-rice makes a wonderful replacement for rice because it takes on flavors really well. In the past, I’ve used cauli-rice to make Italian Wedding Soup, Low Carb Sushi, and Chicken,…
Top Ten Recipes from 2012
As I mentioned on the Living Low Carb…One Day at a Time Facebook page, I had my One Year Blogiversary on Friday. To celebrate this milestone and the New Year I decided to put together a Top Ten Recipes from 2012 list. The list consists of the most popular recipes as determined by the number…
Bacon Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites (Low Carb and Paleo)
I’ve been posting a lot of recipes for sweets lately so I decided to make a great low carb appetizer. My favorite vegetable this winter has been butternut squash. It has been perfect in some of my favorites side dishes (here and here). I decided to pair my favorite vegetable of the moment with bacon. …
Low Carb Peppermint Hot Chocolate (Dairy Free)
The holiday season always makes me want some hot chocolate. Last year I never got around to making a low carb version of hot chocolate so this year it was on my must make list. I add some peppermint extract to really bring in the holiday flavors. It’s perfect for a cold day! Or in…
Sweet and Spicy Mixed Nuts (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
The holiday season is filled with parties and gatherings to celebrate this special time of year. For a low carber this can be a season filled with temptation from all of the high-carb and sugar filled treats at these gatherings. When I’m going to a party I like to be prepared with food I know…
Low Carb Butternut Squash "Risotto" a Guest Post for Food Renegade (Paleo)
Today’s recipe is a guest post for Kristen over at the Food Renegade. I’m always looking for ways to get more veggies on the dinner table. One of my favorite substitutes is using cauli-rice for regular white rice. In just minutes, you can easily turn a head of cauliflower into a rice substitute. This time…
Paleo Roasted Carrot and Mushroom Soup a Guest Post for Homemade Mommy
During the cold weather months there’s nothing better than coming in from the cold and having a big bowl of soup. It warms you up and comforts you after a long day. When I make soup my favorite thing to do is experiment with different veggies and try new things. It’s really easy to throw…
Paleo Pen Pals and Cinnamon Swirl Bread (Gluten Free and Low Carb Adaptable)
This month I participated in Paleo Pen Pals. I had participated in a foodie pen pal group before, but I was looking for something a little more low carb/paleo friendly. Luckily, Tarah from What I Gather and Brittanie from Three Diets One Dinner had the great idea of forming a Paleo Pen Pals exchange. Basically…
Low Carb Thanksgiving: Stuffing (Gluten Free and Paleo)
I haven’t had Stuffing (or Dressing) in a long time. The last few years I’ve been trying to pretend like green beans or mushrooms would make me forget that I wasn’t having Stuffing with my Thanksgiving dinner. This year I have a the perfect low carb solution! OK, you stuffing purists are probably saying that…
Low Carb Thanksgiving: Orange Cranberry Sauce (Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly)
When I shared my Roasted Turkey and Pan Gravy I mentioned that I had never made a turkey before. Well, my experience with cranberry sauce is the jellied kind out of can. At our Thanksgiving dinners, the cranberry sauce would take a back seat to stars like the Turkey and the Pumpkin Pie. I have…
The Great Coconut Aminos Mystery Solved (Low Carb, Gluten Free, Paleo)
Coconut Aminos? You may have noticed that I have been using coconut aminos in many of my recipes lately. Several people have asked me about coconut aminos. Since I have received so many questions I decided to explain what coconut aminos is and why I use it. Coconut aminos is basically the “sap” of the…
10 Ways to Use Coconut Oil
By now you have probably seen coconut oil used in a lot of low carb and paleo recipes, but did you know there are several other ways to use coconut oil? I love coconut oil because of the medium-chain fatty acids which are good for digestion and energy. Coconut oil is also great because it…
Grilled Ranch Chicken (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Grilled Ranch Chicken. I have been on a search for a replacement for my beloved ranch seasoning and dressing. Ranch is my favorite condiment and I use it on everything. Even though Ranch is low carb, the store bought versions often contain sugar and/or other unnecessary ingredients. After…
Homemade Dill Pickles (Low Carb and Gluten Free)
My latest cooking adventure was Low Carb Homemade Dill Pickles. Cucumbers are one of my favorite snacks and lately I was looking for different ways to munch on cucumbers. Store bought pickles often have added sugar and unnecessary ingredients. It’s very easy and quick to make this perfect summer pickle recipe.
Low Carb Chili with “Cornbread” Muffins
Tonight’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Chili with mini “Cornbread” Muffins. Since we never made chili this winter and there is a slight chill in the air, I decided to whip up a batch of chili. I used the following ingredients for this crockpot chili: 2 lbs of ground beef1 shallot or small onion, diced3…
Breakfast for Dinner
Tonight’s cooking adventure was Breakfast for Dinner: Waffles and Zucchini Hashbrowns. I’ve heard quite a few people say that were having breakfast for dinner lately and I realized that it had been so long since I’ve had waffles. I decided to go on the hunt for a low carb waffle recipe. The recipe I used…
Low Carb Kale Chips
While watching TV I saw a recipe for Kale Chips. I’ve never had kale, but I saw how crispy they got in the oven and I thought they would make a good low carb snack. Comments: So I was a little hesitant to try these kale chips, but after seeing so many recipes with kale…
Low Carb BBQ Sauce
Another cooking adventure today was Low Carb BBQ sauce. I made Bruce’s BBQ sauce found here: http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/lowcarb-recipe-help-suggestions/58443-need-bruces-bbq-sauce-recipe-qiuck.html I reduce the recipe down and used the following: 8oz can Tomato Sauce (lowest carb sauce you can find) 1Tbsp Splenda or equivalent sweetner 1Tbsp Distilled Vinegar ½ Tbsp Chili Powder ½ Tbsp Paprika ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper…
Low Carb Pigs in a Blanket
Today’s cooking adventure was Low Carb Pigs in a Blanket. I started with the usually oopsie roll recipe found here: http://yourlighterside.com/?p=174. In order to make them corn dog batter flavored I added 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard and used 1 packet of Splenda in the yoke mixture. I used Lil Smokies as the “pigs” in…
Low Carb Pizza with an Oopsie Dough Crust
Sunday night I was excited to try making a low carb pizza! I had seen a recipe for using the revolution/oopsie roll dough as a pizza crust and I couldn’t wait to try it out. The dough recipe can be found here: http://yourlighterside.com/?p=2945 I added garlic powder, oregano, and Italian seasoning to my yolk mixture,…
